Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson To Take Time Off To Focus On Health After Cancer Diagnosis

Mayor Ginger Nelson informed residents Thursday afternoon that she would be taking time off after being diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.

The Mayor states that although the prognosis is good she will require treatment.

Mayor Nelson will continue to serve as mayor she will take some time in the coming days to focus on health and she has great confidence in the City Council and Manager to lead the city in her absence.